Private Estate Gardener

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Private Estate Gardener to join a welcoming family at their beautiful private household, located in a picturesque village on the outskirts of Andover near a village called Ludgershall.

This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, offering a salary of £38,000 per annum.

This is a varied role combining professional gardening with estate support, including light property maintenance, animal care and occasional driving duties.

The successful candidate will primarily maintain the gardens surrounding the family home, ensuring they remain tidy, well-presented and manageable throughout the year. In addition, you will assist with general estate duties, care for the family's animals and provide occasional driving support, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied working day within a private household.

As the family travel during the year, they would ideally like someone who is happy to stay at the property while they are away on holiday to provide security, care for the animals and ensure everything continues to run smoothly. A self-contained studio annexe is available for your use during these periods, providing comfortable accommodation separate from the main house.

Due to the rural location of the property, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the estate is not accessible by public transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the gardens to an exceptional standard throughout the year
• Cut and maintain lawns
• Weed, prune, hedge cut and carry out seasonal garden maintenance
• Keep the gardens neat, tidy and well-presented throughout all seasons
• Carry out light property maintenance and basic handyman duties
• Feed and care for the family's animals, such as ducks
• Visit and maintain the Principal's father's garden once a week at a nearby property
• Carry out occasional airport transfers and other driving duties for the family
• Assist with general estate and household tasks as required
• Maintain garden machinery, tools and equipment
• Stay at the property when required during the family's holidays to provide security, care for the animals and ensure the smooth running of the estate

Requirements

• Previous professional gardening experience is essential
• Experience working within a private household or private estate would be highly advantageous
• Experience carrying out basic property maintenance or handyman tasks
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Own vehicle required due to the rural location
• Comfortable caring for animals
• Trustworthy, reliable and able to maintain complete discretion
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• Physically fit and happy working outdoors throughout the year

Skills and Qualities

• Strong horticultural knowledge
• Practical maintenance skills
• Friendly and professional manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to assist where required
• Honest, discreet and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

What's On Offer

• Salary of £38,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Full-time permanent position
• Beautiful rural working environment within a private household
• Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a welcoming family
• A varied role combining horticulture, estate support, animal care and occasional driving duties
• Self-contained studio annexe available when staying at the property during the family's holidays
• Long-term, stable opportunity where you can take pride in maintaining a single private estate

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

8.00am to 4.00pm

Full-time Permanent

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Recruit on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your gardening experience and suitability for this Private Estate Gardener position.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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